From left, Bob Farr, Wegmans Virginia division manager; Jennifer Stickles, Wegmans marketing; Heather Gole, Wegmans Virginia human resources division manager; Mike Dempsey, Alexandria Wegmans store manager; Jo Natale, Wegmans vice president of media relations and Linda Lovejoy, Wegmans community relations manager. Photo by Tim Peterson.
GSA Warehouse 6808 Loisdale Road, Building A
The large warehouse off Loisdale Road in Springfield is in the running to become the new headquarters of the FBI. The building, owned by the General Services Administration (GSA) is competing with sites in Greenbelt and Landover. Environmental impact statements regarding the three sites are expected to be released this fall, with the final contract scheduled to be awarded in spring 2016.
Corridor study of Van Dorn Street From Kingstowne to Alexandria city
Supervisor Jeff McKay (D-Lee) is interested in tapping into an Alexandria study of the corridor, extending it to Kingstowne and potentially bringing a bus rapid transit system to Van Dorn. The County is working with Alexandria to make sure the stretch is part of the conversation.
Bonefish Grille parking lot area 5920 Kingstowne Town Center, Alexandria
The Bonefish parking lot area has been approved for the building of four office structures, including a special exception to allow for a residential component and ground-level retail. However no detailed plans have been provided. The mix of condos, apartments and age-restricted housing has gone through rezoning but is still in in very early stages.
Gambrill Pointe subdivision Gambrill Pointe Court and Ridge Creek Way
These 20 homes on roughly 11 acres are built and finished selling.
Corbet Manor Around 7717 Gambrill Road
Seven single-family homes are going into 4.5 acres of what were previously unconsolidated parcels of land. The project has been approved, but construction is pending.
Park Pointe subdivision East side of Gambrill Road, near the Fairfax County Pkwy.
Eighteen single-family homes on 7.7 acres have been approved; the plan is still under site review.
Wegmans at Hilltop Village Center (corner of Telegraph Road and Beulah Street)
The long-awaited grocery experiencing destination opened June 14. The 126,000 square-foot store includes a full-service “Pub” bar-restaurant.
Liberty View 13.45-acre site near Beulah Street and the Fairfax County Parkway.
This was approved for single family home neighborhoods, four office buildings and fifth structure that would be either a hotel or office building. It was rezoned in 2011 and previous structures have been demolished.
Springfield Town Center 6500 Springfield Mall, Springfield
Since the Oct. 14 2014 release of the tenants roster, owner Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment Trust announced there have been over 60,000 square feet of new tenant leases executed at the rebuilt version of what was once called Springfield Mall. Later stages of redevelopment planning for the area include residential, office and hotel space. But their execution will be dictated by the performance of the Springfield Town Center market. Dave and Busters have applied for permits and are hopeful to be open by the end of 2015.
Jennings Toyota and new field 7601 Loisdale Road, Springfield
The Japanese car brand dealership has already been completed. Part of that construction included a proffer for a new artificial turf field at Loisdale Park. The field is now open to local sports groups after a ribbon cutting ceremony on April 23.
U-Haul Warehouse at 5285 Port Royal Road.
U-Haul is planning to repurpose a previously vacant personal storage facility for a truck rental business. The Planning Commission recommended approval of the re-zoning required for the project in its May 21 meeting. The Board of Supervisors approved amending the zoning ordinance and special exception application in its June 23 meeting.
Sources: Supervisor Jeff McKay (D-Lee) and land use aide, Supervisor Pat Herrity (R-Springfield) land use aide.